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Updated 14:38 IST, July 10th 2024

Monsoon Live: IMD Issues Rain Alert In Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Assam and 7 Other States; Check Update

IMD has issued a thunderstorm and heavy rain warning in Gujarat for today; alert has also been issued in Mumbai and eight other states. Check latest update

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New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated areas across various districts in the Gujarat region today. 

Additionally, IMD forecasts light to moderate rainfall at isolated locations, along with thunderstorms and lightning, in East Uttarakhand, West Rajasthan, West Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya.

A yellow alert has been issued for Raigad, while Mumbai is expected to experience moderate rainfall today.

Check the latest updates…

  • Fresh Spell of Rain Lashes Noida

The weather forecast for Wednesday suggests lighter rainfall compared to Tuesday, with an increase in intensity expected the following day. Wednesday is expected to be generally cloudy with occasional light rain. 

Eight roads in Mandi, six in Shimla, five in Sirmaur, four in Kangra, three in Kinnaur, and two in Kullu districts were closed on Wednesday. 19 transformers, and 16 water supply schemes were also disrupted. Baijnath received 32 mm of rainfall in a 24-hour period, followed by Poanta sahib (18. 4 mm), Dhaulakuan (17.5 mm), Palampur (8.3 mm), and Dalhousie (8 mm).

  • Rain Lashes Parts of Uttarakhand's Nainital
  • In Uttarakhand, a Road Near Patalganga Langsi Tunnel on the Badrinath National Highway has been Blocked due to a Landslide from the Hill
  • Saurashtra and Kutch Received Heavy To Very Heavy Rainfall During Past 24 Hours
  • Assam Flood Situation Improves Marginally

The flood situation in Assam improved marginally on Wednesday with water levels of major rivers showing a receding trend, reducing the affected population to 1.7 million across 26 districts.

  • Rain and Thunderstorms Predicted in Rajasthan 

The Meteorological Office has forecasted continued rain and thunderstorms in parts of Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota, Jaipur, Ajmer, and Bikaner divisions. Southern Rajasthan, particularly Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Kota divisions, is likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall with thunder on Wednesday.

  • Parts of Goa, Gujarat Receives Significant Amount of Rainfall
  • IMD Issues Red Alert in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Several Other States

The IMD has issued a red alert for Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in these regions today.

  • IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall in Several Parts of Central India

Many parts of Central India, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh are likely to experience heavy rainfall during the next 5 days, according to the IMD.

  • IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Alert in Gujarat

According to the IMD forecast, many areas in Gujarat are likely to receive heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours. 

The weather pattern is anticipated to change from July 11, with South Gujarat expected to see heavy rain and the rest of the state receiving light to moderate showers.

Published 08:22 IST, July 10th 2024